Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum age is 8-years old)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 3+ miles (5km) over uneven terrain.
What To Expect
Your day begins with pickup at your hotel, or at the downtown Visitor Center, in our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Pickups are between 7:45 and 8:30AM, depending on location. As we head out of Anchorage your guide will talk about the City's history and key points of interest. Journeying north on the Glenn Highway your guide will share interesting information about the Matanuska Valley and the various communities along the way. After about 30 minutes, the natural beauty of the drive takes over as we enjoy the view of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains and, on a clear day, the Alaska Range. The Matanuska River is our companion as we ascend to the Matanuska Glacier and arrive for your guided hike. The glacier guides will outfit you with ice spikes and helmets (in the summer); there are also hiking poles available for your use. These guides are experts in what the glacier has to offer each day, as well as its natural history. There will be lots of opportunities for great photos! After your approximately 2-hour adventure on the ice we head next door for lunch at an authentic Alaska lodge with an epic view of the glacier. Heading home after lunch we have the option to pull of at some scenic points in case you haven't gotten enough pictures for the day. 8 hours - $249.00 Departs 8:30 am Included: Glacier access and guiding Not included: Lunch, gratuities
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Snacks
Free hotel pickup and drop-off
Refill your personal bottle, or enjoy our filtered glacier water from a recyclable paper cup
Live commentary on board
Lunch
Gratuities ($10-$20/person per guide)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Glacier safety equipment Pickup included
Reviews
416 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Glacier Hike
Mark S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent adventure. Be prepared to walk some on uneven surfaces. Overall you won’t be disappointed!!
Wonderful tour with a knowledgeable guide
nilay2603,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful. The guide who picked us up from Anchorage was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The guides at the Glacier hike were also very knowledgeable. So many beautiful sceneries to see during the car ride as well as during the Glacier hike. All in all a wonderful tour. Strongly recommend
What a wonderful trip. Strongly recommend
Nilay C,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful and memorable trip. The guide who picked me up and drove to the glacier trail head was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Also the guide at the Gracier hike was also expert at their craft. And during the drive and during the hike so many beautiful sceneries. It's like a dream. Strongly recommend
A must do trip
Wen-Chiao,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breath taking view and great experieince
Matanuska Glacier Hike
Amy D,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our excursion was rescheduled with Salmon Berry Tours. The excursion was incredible. Derek and Rachel were terrific in getting us to the glacier safely, taking us onto the glacier, and giving us a trip we will always remember. Highly recommend this excursion!
A good hike with a very informative guide
Jim R,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a good experience, and we got to like on the glacier, but we basically stayed along the very end of the glacier. It was a good experience and I would recommend it, but the day before we did a helicopter tour the day before and landed on the Knik glacier, sk it was different.
Amazing and worth every penny!!!
danigR1873GU,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lory was incredibly knowledgeable and wonderful with the tour. She picked us up from our hotel and brought us back safe! The tour is really all day. We had many stops and of course matanuska glacier was incredible and the guides at the glacier were wonderful! Our tour guide at the glacier was Shea, he was so friendly, careful taking us through the tour and showing us so much and he did taught us so much about the area, the glacier and so much more! This tour is absolutely incredible and would recommend it to anyone! Lory definitely will take care of your party!
Amazing
Julio G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony The tour guide was awesome. The Glacier was beautiful . We had perfect weather. The pictures and videos taken Amazing this tour was worth every dollar
The glacier is beautiful...
Barbara S,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The glacier is beautiful and the staff on the glacier super friendly and helpful. It is not a hike for all ages.
Do it!
Raquel P,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had so much fun on this tour! Our tour guide, Lori was extremely knowledgeable and kind. We stopped along the way for snacks and a bathroom break, as well as for lunch after at a lodge nearby the glacier. The glacier itself was also amazing! The guides were very kind, helpful, and made sure we were all safe, while also making the experience fun. 10/10, or in this case 5/5, highly recommend!
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